Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Michelin Power Time Trial 2020 vs
Pirelli P Zero Velo TT 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Michelin Power Time Trial
- Pirelli P Zero Velo TT
Performance compared to all other road bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
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Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Michelin | Pirelli |
Model | Power Time Trial | P Zero Velo TT |
Year | 2020 | 2017 |
Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) | Tubetype (clincher) |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | New |
Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
Price Range | High | High |
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Manufacturer Part Number | 146938 | |
EAN | 3528701469386 | 8019227290875 |
TPI | 3x180 | 127 |
Compound | Race-2 compound | SmartNET Silica |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 25-622 | 23-622 |
Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
Width mm | 25 | 23 |
Specified Weight | 190 grams | 165 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 73 psi | psi |
Max Air Pressure | 116 psi | 125 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 23-622 (700x23c) 25-622 (700x25c) | 23-622 (700x23C) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Power Time Trial | P Zero Velo TT |
Specified Weight | 190 grams | 165 grams |
Measured Weight | 206 grams | 163 grams |
System Adjusted Weight | 306 grams (tire + inner tube) | 263 grams (tire + inner tube) |
Measured Width | 27 mm (un-round) | 25 mm (un-round) |
Measured Height | 24 mm (un-round) | 22 mm (un-round) |
Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.1 mm | 1.7 mm |
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Unmounted Casing Width | 66 mm | 63 mm |
Unmounted Tread Width | Members Only | Members Only |
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
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Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
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Model | Power Time Trial | P Zero Velo TT |
Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Rolling Resistance 140 PSI / 9.7 Bar |
Not Tested | Not Tested |
Rolling Resistance 120 PSI / 8.3 Bar |
8.6 Watts CRR: 0.00258 | 10.2 Watts CRR: 0.00306 |
Rolling Resistance 100 PSI / 6.9 Bar |
9.2 Watts CRR: 0.00276 | 11.0 Watts CRR: 0.00330 |
Rolling Resistance 80 PSI / 5.5 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load. |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Power Time Trial | P Zero Velo TT |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 35 Points | 28 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.1 mm | 1.7 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Power Time Trial | P Zero Velo TT |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Highly Recommended | Highly Recommended |
Rating | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
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- Michelin Power Time Trial
- Pirelli P Zero Velo TT
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts